HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 Building Board of Appeals MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
January 8, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Stuckman, Frank Throop, Arthur Rapp and
Grey Turney
MEMBER EXCUSED: Richard Jones
INSPECTORS PRESENT: Leonard Labioda, Fire Marshal, Mark Kivela,
Architect, James Schiedt, Fire Marshal's Office,
Ralph Goff, Chief Mechanical Inspector and
John Gillengerten, Chief Building Inspector.
GUESTS PRESENT: Representatives from St. Lawrence Hospital and
Clark-Trombley Associates.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Arthur Rapp.
The minutes of the last meeting, December 18, 1984, were approved as
printed.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal.#320 - Existing combustibles within open air plenum.
After discussion, a motion was made by Frank Throop and seconded
by Richard Stuckman to approve the appeal based on the improved
condition that would result in the entire building.
Vote: Unanimous
The Board Chairman made a request to the Secretary to inquire in writing
to the City Attorney's office about the status of the complaint (417 Spring
Street - illegal sign) referred to them on March 26, 1984.
The Building Board of Appeals evaluation report to the Mayor and
City Council was read aloud by Chairman Rapp.
A motion was made by Arthur Rapp and seconded by Richard Stuckman
to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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John S. Gillengerten�
Secretary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS by
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BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
March 12, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Rapp, Richard Jones, Richard Stuckman, and
Grey Turney
EXCUSED ABSENCES: Frank Throop
INSPECTORS.PRESENT: John Gillengerten, Leonard Labioda and James Schiedt
GUESTS PRESENT: Jerry McLellan and Dave Berridge
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Arthur Rapp.
The minutes of the last meeting, January 8, 1985, were read and approved
as printed by a motion from Richard Stuckman. The motion was seconded
by Richard Jones.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #321 - Expansion of the North Grand Parking Garage over Grand Avenue
and adjacent to the Board of Water and Light's Ottawa Street power station.
Request to appeal Section 504 of the Building Code regarding placement
of proposed structure near existing power station.
After presentation of the appeal and discussion, a motion was made
by Richard Jones and seconded by Grey Turney to allow the appeal as
requested.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #322 - Request to'appeal installation of Betalight Safety
system 10 exit sign or equal and existing emergency exit sign
lighting system.
After discussion, a motion was made by Richard Stuckman and seconded
by Richard Jones to allow the self-luminuous exit signs, with one
source of power, per exit light requirements, when prior approval of
both the Building Safety Division and Fire Prevention Bureau have been
obtained.
Vote: Unanimous
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March 13, 1985
Weights and Measures Fees: A motion was made by Richard Stuckman
and seconded by Richard Jones to accept and approve the proposed changes
in the licensing fees as submitted by Al N. Reinhart, Sealer of Weights,
and Measures to the Director of Building Safety, James Kzeski pursuant
to Mr. Reinhart's letter of January 18, 1985. The board members also
recommended favorable action be taken by City Council.
Vote: Unanimous
A motion was made by Grey Turney and seconded by Arthur Rapp to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/John S. Gillengertenetary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
April 9, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Jones, Arthur Rapp, Frank Throop,
Richard Stuckman, Grey Turney
INSPECTORS PRESENT: James Kzeski, Director of Building Safety, and
Ralph Goff, Chief Mechanical Inspector
GUESTS PRESENT: Richard Williamson
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by Chairperson, Arthur
Rapp.
A motion was made by Richard Stuckman that the minutes of the April 9,
1985, meeting be approved as written. The motion was seconded by
Frank Throop.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #326 - Mr. Williamson, representing Quality Trane Air Conditioning
Co., presented his appeal to include sketches reflecting the location
of the overhead heating/cooling unit which has been installed for
approximately three months. Mr. Ralph Goff explained that the installation
does not meet the Mechanical Code for the following reasons:
1. Lack of proper access to the area.
2. Lack of a 30" x 30" service area at the unit.
After a great deal of discussion, the following motion was made by
Mr. Stuckman: moved that the nominal 24" x 24" access opening be
approved, and that the request for a variance from the minimum service
area requirement be denied because there is a reasonable solution
to this problem. Motion was seconded by Frank Throop.
Vote: 4 yes; 1 no
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Turney, seconded by Mr. Rapp.
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
James W. Kzeski
Acting Secretary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
April 9, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Jones, Arthur Rapp, Frank Throop and
Grey Turney
INSPECTORS PRESENT: John Gillengerten, Leonard Labioda and James Schiedt
GUESTS PRESENT: Morris Stein, Rod Conrad and Erick Clark
The meeting was called to order at 2:12 p.m. by Arthur Rapp.
The minutes of the last meeting, March 12, 1985, were read and approved
as printed by a motion made by Arthur Rapp and seconded by Frank Throop.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #323 - To allow an existing 33'.' stairway to remain instead
of a 36" wide stairway.
After discussion, a motion was made by Frank Throop and seconded
by Richard Jones to allow the appeal as requested.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #324 - Exemption from appendix Chapter 7
After discussion, a motion was made by Richard Jones and seconded
by Frank Throop to allow the exemption from appendex chapter 7 if
the following items are completed:
1. All buildings in the complex to be sprinklered within 24 months.
2. Any business or area that changes or becomes unoccupied cannot
be re -occupied until properly sprinklered.
3. No new construction or any buildings may be built or moved on
to the north or south wall areas of the enclosed walkway areas.
4. Any north or west wall area ajacent to the walkway that is
not protected presently by adequate sprinklers must have approved
water curtain type sprinklers installed on the business side wall areas.
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5. All areas of the covered walkway, including the enclosed wood type
construction above the ceiling area must be properly sprinklered.
6. Proper egressing (number of exits, width of corridors, etc.)
must be maintained to minimum code standards.
7. Building permits and other applicable permits must be obtained.
8. In the event of non-compliance with any of the above listed required
conditions, the entire covered_. walkway and other area must be brought
up to all of the requirements of the Lansing Uniform Building Code,
Appendex Chapter 7, Covered Mall Buildings.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #325 - Appeal to allow 5' increase in the ground sign height.
After discussion, a motion was made by Grey Turney and seconded by
Richard Jones to allow a sign height of 40' maximum as the drawings
show for the sign located at 6070 South Logan, South Logan Cycle Shop.
A motion was made by Arthur Rapp and seconded by Frank Throop to adjourn
the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 3:54 p.m.
Respectfull submitted,
John S. Gillengerten
Secretary
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING LANS;;NG Cf; Y iL LE -RK
APRIL 25, 1985
11:00 AM MAY �L37 PM 185
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCaffeA - _._._______
ATTENDANCE: Howard McCaffery, James Dowsett, Stephen Sawyer and visitor
David Berridge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Dowsett that
tFe minutes of _t_he previous meeting be approved.
Carried: 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Mr. Dowsett presented.a summary of the proposals submitted to provide
financial consulting services for the parking garage expansion and
pedway bond issue (attached). He recommended the firm of Van Kampen
Merritt, Inc. It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. McCaffery
that the Building Authority retain Van Kampen Merritt, Inc.
Carried: 3-0.
2. Mr. Sawyer discussed his preliminary contacts with two local law firms
regarding providing legal consulting services for the upcoming bond issue.
-3. There was a brief discussion regarding the scheduling for the upcoming
bond issue and the status of the BWL.agreement. It was decided that the
Building Authority should hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 30, 1985
and invite the consultants.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Mr. Sawyer discussed the need to amend the Building Authority by-laws prior
to .issuing the upcoming bond issue. The amendment is required.to bring the
Building Authority into compliance with recent changes in State Law.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mr. Sawyer to adjourn the meeting until 3:30 pm
at which time he will have a final recommendation regarding the legal consultant
Carried: 3-0.
RECONVENE: The meeting was reconvened at 3:30 pm with all previous attendees
present.
NEW BUSINESS (cont'd):
2. (cont'd) Mr. Sawyer discussed in detail the pros and cons of hiring either
Miller Canfield or Dickenson Wright as the legal consultants. Mr. McCaffery
and Mr. Dowsett asked several questions about the firms. It was moved by
Mr. McCaffery and seconded by Mr. Dowsett to retain Dickenson Wright as
legal consultants for the upcoming bond issue. Carried: 2-0 1 abstain"_",.:,'Vl
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
3:47 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Howard G. McCaffery
Chairman
Terry J. McKane, Mayor
Members of the City of Lansing
Building Authority
City Hall
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Dear Members:
First of Michigan Corp.
Detroit, Mich.
Speer Financial, Inc.
Chicago, I11.
Van Kampen Merritt, Inc.
Chicago, Ill. (Naperville)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
James W Dowsed. Director of Finance
831 City Han
Lansing Michigan 48933
(5171483-4500
April 24, 1985
Subject: Financial Consulting Services/RFP/85/71
Request for Proposals - $6,100,000
Building Authority Revenue Bond Issue
Received on Thursday, April 11, 1985
at 3:00 P.M.
$6,100,000
$ 6,100
18,750
6,000
$4,800,000
$ 4,800
15,500
5,000
$1,300,000
$ 3,000
6,750
2,000
Based upon the proposals received, and given that all 3 firms are capable of
providing the financial services required, I recommend to you the lowest cost proposal
submitted by Van Kampen Merritt, Inc.
1) Plus out of pocket expenses including the
cost of travel.
2) Plus cost of travel beyond Chicago and Lansing.
3) Plus out of pocket expenses including the cost of travel
not -to exceed $1,500. Also offers in-house computing,
printing and legal resources which may reduce cost of
preparing the official statement.
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James W. Dowsett
"Equal Opportunily Employier'' Treasurer
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Detroit, Michigan 48243
Corporation Tel: 313-259-2600
Members New York Stock Exchange, Inc.,
and other principal exchanges.
April 10, 1985
:1r. Vaughn L. McKinch, C.P.M.
Director, Purchasing Department
City of Lansing
119 N. Washington Square
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Mr. James W. Dowsett
Finance Director
City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 8th Floor
Lansing, Michigan 48933
Re: Fee Schedule for Financial
Consulting; $6,100,000 Building
Authority Revenue Bond Issue
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to your Request for Proposal, RFP/85/71, the following fee schedule
is submitted for our services.on this bond issue:
The proposed fee for the $6,100,000 bond issue shall be $6,100, plus re-
imbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. Should the above Building Authority
Bonds be sold as two separate issues our fees would be as follows:
The proposed fee for the $4,800,000 and the $1,300,000 bond issue shall be
$4,800 and $3,000 respectively, plus. reimbursement for out-of-pocket
expenses.
Cost related to the development, printing, distribution and other costs
related to the Official Statement(s) and Notices of Sale for the Bonds will
be'paid by the City. The City will pay the cost of travel and out-of-
pocket expenses incurred, including any out-of-state trips to the New York
Rating Agencies, if appropriate.
Again, we look forward to continuing to provide the City of Lansing successful
Financial Consulting services.
Very truly yours,
.FIR
ST OF MICHIGAN CORPORATION
William M. Roche
Vice President and Manager
WMR/ je c Delroit • New York • Chi(ago
Battle Creek • Birmingham • Dearborn • 1. laming • flint • flint 1Genesee Valley) I rankenmuth Grand Nlanc • Grand Rapids Grosse Pointe
Harbor Spring% • Holland • Kalama7oo • Lapeer • Midland • MI. Clemens • 1'1%moulh • Port Huron • Ro( hester • SI. Joseph • Southfield
Southgate 0 1 roy • Warren 0 West Illoomlield • Valparar.o. Ind. • Murray, Ky.
.klllCidl, Inc.
�Appendix B
Be: City of Lansing, Michigan
Bequest for. Proposal /85/71
For Financial Consulting Services
April 11, 1985
Fee Schedule
Our Fee will include our professional services in full and our own out-of-
pocket expenses except those related to travel beyond Chicago and Lansing e.g. travel
to New York City. The City of Lansing will be responsible for all of its usual
expenses such as those for attorneys, engineers, bond counsel, rating services, and
other professionals, and will also include all costs of printing, advertising, dis-
tribution and bond registration.
For each sale of Revenue Bonds, if any, our fee is to be $6,000
plus 25/100 of one percent of the par value of the bonds issued
in excess of $1,000,000.
Our fee will be due upon the sale of the bonds and be payable
within 60 days of the billing.
Therefore, for a $6,100,000 issue, our fee is to be $18,750. For a
$1,300,000 issue, our fee is to be $6,750 and for a $4,800,000 issue, our fee is to
be $15,500.
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April 10, 1985
Mr. Vaughan L. McKinch, C.P.M.
Director of Purchasing
City of Lansing
119 N. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
RE: RFP/85/71 Financial Consulting Services
(Building Authority Revenue Bond Issues)
Dear Mr. McKinch:
Our fees for the $4,800,000.00 and $1,300,000.00 City of Lansing
Building Authority bond issues will be $5,000.00 and $2,000.00
respectively, plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for each issue
which will not exceed $1,500.00 per issue.
Should the same issues be sold together, our fee as financial advisor
will be $6,000.00 plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses which will
not exceed $1,500.00
Our fee, which does not include other typical costs of issuance such
as Bond counsel, rating agency, publication and printing fees, will be
payable out of Bond proceeds and is contingent upon the -sale of the Bonds.
In the remote event the Bonds cannot be sold, the City will be responsible
for only our out-of-pocket expenses. Please note that our in-house
computing, printing and legal resources will assist in reducing other
typical costs of issuance born by the City.
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VAN KAMPEN M.ERRITT INC.
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Warren M. Creamer III
Associate
Public Finance
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING
APRIL 30, 1985
10:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCaffery.
ATTENDANCE:
Howard McCaffery, James Dowsett, Stephen Sawyer and visitors David Berridge, Warren
Creamer of Van Kampen Merritt, Tom Garvin of Van Kampen Merritt, Jud Werbelow of
Dickinson, Wright and Kathy Barks Hoffman of the State Journal.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Dowsett that the minutes of the
April 25, 1985 meeting be approved.
NEW BUSINESS:
The financial and legal consultants discussed the proposed bond issue for the garage
expansion and the pedestrian walkway. Many various aspects were discussed including
scheduling, project costs, existing information needed and currently available for
the consultants, and information which needs to be gathered by City staff for the
consultants.
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
Approval to Initiate Bond Sale: May 6, 1985
Start 45 day Referendum Period: May 10, 1985
Notice of Sale: June 24, 1985
Sale of Bonds: July 8, 1985
Receive Funds: July 28, 1985
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday: May 7, 1985 at 10:00 AM.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:32 am.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman
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BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING
MAY 7, 1985
10:04 AM
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCaffery.
ATTENDANCE:
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Howard McCaffery, James Dowsett, Stephen Sawyer and visitor David Berridge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Mr. Dowsett and seconded by Mr. McCaffery that the minutes of
the April 30, 1985 meeting be approved.
Approved 3-0
NEW BUSINESS:
1. It was moved by Mr. Dowsett and seconded by Mr. Sawyer. that Mr. Howard McCaffery
be elected Chairman.
Approved 3-0
2. It was moved by Mr. McCaffery and seconded by Mr. Dowsett that Mr. Stephen Sawyer
be elected Vice-chairman.
-Approved 3-0
3. It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. McCaffery that Mr. James Dowsett
be elected Secretary -Treasurer
Approved 3-0
4. It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. McCaffery to direct the Secretary -
Treasurer sign and file Notice of Intent to issue bonds with the State as
prepared by the Building Authority legal council.
5. Discussed expansion of parking on the hill near the Convention/Exhibition Center
to provide 200 additional spaces.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Reviewed Convention/Exhibition Center construction time frame report submitted
by Jon Bauer.
ADJOURN:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am.
Respectfully submitted,
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OFDFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING
MAY 21, 1985
8:30 A.M.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson McCaffery at 8:35 A.M.
Attendance:
Howard McCaffery, James Dowsett, Stephen Sawyer
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Dowsett that the minutes
of the April 30, 1985 meeting be approved.
New Business:
Mr. Sawyer discussed the proposed Parking Agreement between the City of
Lansing and The Block 100 Limited Partnership (Hotel Developers). Said
agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for providing parking spaces
for the proposed Hotel facility within the 100 block. It was moved by
Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. Dowsett that the Building Authority approve
the Parking Agreement between the City of Lansing and The Block 100 Limited
Partnership, and the attached Parking Rights License Declaration between
the Lansing Building Authority and the City of Lansing, and authorized
the Chairperson of the Building Authority to sign said documents on behalf
of the Building Authority. The motion was approved as follows:
Ayes - Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Dowsett
Nays - None
Abstain - Mr. McCaffery
Adjourn:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted, /
Howard G. McCaffery
Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
June II, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Jones, Arthur Rapp, Frank Throop,
{ Richard Stuckman, Grey Turney
INSPECTORS PRESENT: James Kze ski, Director of Building Safety, and
Ralph Goff, Chief Mechanical Inspector
GUESTS PRESENT: Richard Williamson
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 P.M. by Chairperson, Arthur
Rapp.
A motion was made by Richard Stuckman that the minutes of the April 9,
1985, meeting be approved as written. The motion was seconded by
Frank Throop.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #326 - Mr. Williamson, representing Quality Trane Air Conditioning
Co., presented his appeal to include sketches reflecting the location
of '.the overhead heating/coolin.g unit which has been installed for
approximately three months. Mr. Ralph Goff explained that the installation
does not meet the Mechanical Code for the following reasons:
1. Lack of proper access to the area.
2. Lack of a 30" x 30" service area at the unit.
After a great deal of discussion, the following motion was made by
Mr. Stuckman: moved that the nominal 24" x 24" access opening be
approved, and that the request for a variance from the minimum service
area requirement be denied because there is a reasonable solution
to this problem. Motion was seconded by Frank Throop.
Vote: 4 yes; 1 no
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Turney, seconded by Mr. Rapp.
Motion carried.
The. meeting was adjourned at 3:35 P.M.
Respectfully >ubm* ed,
James W. zeski
Acting Secretary
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Building Authority Meeting
June 20, 1985
3:00 P.M.
Call To Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson McCaffery at 3:15 P.M.
Attnedance:
Howard McCaffery, Stephen Sawyer
Absent: James Dowsett
New Business:
Mr. Sawyer discussed and reviewed the proposed Amended and Restated Articles
of Incorporation of City of Lansing Building Authority. It was moved by Mr.
Sawyer and seconded by Mr. McCaffery that the Amdended and Restated Articles
of Incorporation of the City of Lansing Building Authority be approved as
submitted, and that said Amended and Restated Articles be submitted to City
Council for their review and adoption. The motion was approved as follows:
Yeas - Mr. Sawyer, Mr. McCaffery
Nays - None
It was moved by Mr. Sawyer and seconded by Mr. McCaffery, that the meeting
be y ne further business. Motion
until 8:00 A.M., June 21, 1985 to discuss
was approved as follows:
Yeas - Mr. Sawyer, Mr. McCaffery
Nays - None
June 21, 1985
8:00 A.M.
Chairperson McCaffery reconvened the meeting at 8:20 A.M.
Attendance:
Howard McCaffery, Stephen Sawyer, Jan Lazar (representing James Dowsett), Alan
Tubbs, Emerson Ohl, Jon Bauer.
Absent: James Dowsett
New Business:
Discussion on the Pedestrian Walkway between the Convention Center, Hotel and
Parking Ramp was held with all those in attendance: The following items were
discussed:
1. The Ped -way is presently being designed by TMP Associates per agreement
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with the City of Lansing.
2. Amendments to, design the connection links to the Hotel and the Parking
Ramp have not been executed to date.
3. Payments in the amount of $44,000 has been paid to TMP for the design work
todate.
4. Per the agreement, the design cost for the segment between the west R.O.W.
of Grand Ave. and the Convention Center, is not to exceed $74,000.
Mr. Sawyer made a motion, Jan Lazar (representing James Dowsett) seconded the
motion to retain TMP as the design consultant for the Ped -way. The motion
was approved as follows:
Ayes - Sawyer, McCaffery, Lazar (rep. James Dowsett)
Nays - None
Mr. Sawyer made a motion, Jan Lazar (representing James Dowsett) seconded the
motion that all Federal regulations shall be complied with during the award
and construction of the Ped -way. The motion was approved as follows:
Ayes - Sawyer, McCaffery, Lazar (rep. James Dowsett)
Nays - None
Mr. Sawyer made a motion, Jan Lazar (representing James Dowsett) seconded the
motion that all design and construction cost for the Ped -way be separated and
documented' for the Ped -way. Further, the Finance Director be provided updated
cost incurred or to be incurred on all items as it relates to the Ped -way on
a continual basis. The motion was approved as follows:
Ayes - Sawyer, McCaffery, Jan Lazar (rep. James Dowsett)
Nays - None
Mr. Sawyer made a motion, Jan Lazar (representing James Dowsett) seconded the
motion that Mr. McCaffery report back to the Authority a cost analysis as to
the feasibility of retaining Barton -Marlow as the Construction Manager for
the Ped -way construction as compared to awarding the Ped -way construction to
a single general contractor, and retaining an additional consultant to perform
the construction engineering, testing and inspection. The motion was approved
as follows:
Ayes - Sawyer, McCaffery, Jan Lazar (rep. James Dowsett)
Nays - None
Discussion was held in reference to opening of bids on June 25, 1985 for the
Parking Ramp Expansion.
Mr. Sawyer made a motion, Jan Lazar (representing James Dowsett) seconded the
motion that the date of June 25, 1985 for receipt of bids for the North Grand
Ramp Expansion be cancelled, and the project be readvertised with a prebid
meeting date, and bid date set. The advertisement time for the new bid date
be set to allow the- minimum time allowed under the purchasing procedures. The
motion was approved as follows:
Ayes -.Sawyer, McCaffery, Jan Lazar (rep. James Dowsett)
Nays - None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Howard McCaffery
Chairperson
MINUTES OF THE
LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
JULY 18, 1985
Members Present: James Dowsett, Finance Director
Howard McCaffery, Public Service Department Director
Stephen Sawyer, City Attorney
Guests Present: David Berridge, Transportation Division, Public Service Department
Cleophus Boyd, Jr., Executive Assistant to Mayor
Judson Werbelow, Dickinson, Wright, Moon, VanDusen & Freeman
The meeting was called to order by Howard McCaffery, Chairperson, at 10:15
a.m., July 18, 1985 in Mr. McCaffery's Office, 7th Floor, City Hall.
Motion was made by Stephen Sawyer and seconded by James Dowsett that the
minutes of July 3, 1985 be approved as printed. Unanimously approved.
Mr. Werbelow briefed the Authority on the Ground Lease and Contract of Lease
between the Building Authority and the City of Lansing which provide for
the extension of the North Grand Avenue parking garage and a pedestrian
walkway to connect the North Grand Avenue parking garage to the hotel and
exhibition hall. Discussion was held in reference to the presentation of
these documents and the preliminary site plans to the City Council for their
consideration at their July 22, 1985 Council meeting.
Discussion was held regarding the funding of the additional footage of the
pedway due to its relocation and Mr. Dowsett advised that funds could be made available
to address the additional costs of the pedway.
Motion was made by Howard McCaffery that the Building Authority approve
the Ground Lease.
Motion withdrawn by Mr. McCaffery
Motion made by Stephen Sawyer and seconded by Howard McCaffery that the
resolution approving the Ground Lease and Contract of Lease be approved.
Roll Call vote. Unanimous approval.
Motion was made by Stephen Sawyer, seconded by Howard McCaffery that the
Building Authority approve the Bond Resolution which provides for the sale
of Building Authority bonds for the purpose of defraying the cost of acquiring,
constructing, furnishing and equipping an extension of the North Grand Avenue
parking garage to the hotel and exhibition hall. Roll Call vote. Unanimous
approval.
It was agreed that Stephen Sawyer would draft the contract language for
the garage construction, between the Building Authority and the City of
Lansing.
Motion by James Dowsett, seconded by Stephen Sawyer, that the meeting be
adjourned. Unanimous approval.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
Recording Secretary: Stephen R. Sawyer, Secretary
Mary M. Pierce Lansing Building Authority
Law Department
MINUTES OF THE
LANSING BUILDING AUTHORITY
AUGUST 1, 1985
Members Present: James Dowsett, Finance Director
Howard McCaffery, Public Service Department Director
Stephen Sawyer, City Attorney
Guests Present: Tom Gavin, Vice President & Manager, Public Finance Dept.,
Van Kampen Merritt, Inc.; Kester So, Dickinson, Wright,
Van Dusen & Freeman
The meeting was called to order by Howard McCaffery, Chairperson,
at 3:45 p.m. August 1, 1985 in the Mayor's Conference Room, 9th
Floor, City Hall.
Motion by James Dowsett, seconded by Howard McCaffery that the
minutes of July 18, 1985 be approved as corrected. (The correction
is in the fourth paragraph, second line, 'Mr. Dowsett advised
that funds were could be made available...'.
Yeas: Dowsett, McCaffery.
Nays: None.
Abstain: Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer withdrew his abstention. Unanimous approval.
New Business
Mr. Dowsett briefly reviewed the resolution confirming and ratifying
the ground lease and the contract of lease and awarding bonds. He
reported that three bids for the purchase of the $6,600,000 Building
Authority Bonds has been submitted at 11:00 a.m. at the Detroit site,
that E.F. Hutton submitted the lowest interest rate.
Motion by James Dowsett, seconded by Stephen Sawyer that the
Building Authority approved the Resolution Confirming and Ratifying
Ground Lease and Contract of Lease and Awarding Bonds to E.F. Hutton.
Unanimous approval.
Motion by Dowsett, seconded by Sawyer that the meeting be adjourned.
Unanimous approval.
Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Recording Secretary: Stephen R. Sawyer, Secretary
Mary M. Pierce Lansing Building Authority
Law Department
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
August 13, 1985
Members Present: Richard Jones, Arthur Rapp, Richard Stuckman,
and Grey Turney
Member Excused: Frank Throop
Inspectors Present: James Kzeski, Director of Building Safety,
James Schiedt, Fire Marshal's Office, Jack Nelson and John Gillengerten
Guests Present: Dennis Probst, Robert Evans, and M. Johnson
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Chairman, Arthur
Rapp.
A motion was made by Richard Jones and seconded by Grey Turney
to approve the minutes of the June 11, 1985, meeting as written.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #327 - Request for height variance from 15' to 18' be
allowed for a detached assessory building. After discussion,
a motion was made by Richard Jones and seconded by Grey Turney
to grant the appeal as written.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #328 - Mr. Dennis Probst of Bennett, Ringrose, Wolsfeld,
Jarvis, Gardner, Inc. presented his appeal to substitute a mechanical
pressurized elevator shaft in lieu of providing protected elevator
lobbies. After a great deal of discussion, a motion was made
by Richard Stuckman and seconded by Richard Jones to deny the
appeal as written. Mr. Stuckman noted that a modified appeal
would be considered.
Vote: Unanimous
In order to allow Mr. Probst to evaluate information provided
by Mr. Stuckman and to allow Building Safety Division staff to
research code questions with I.C.B.O., Appeal 328 was temporarily
tabled and Appeal 329 was considered.
Appeal #329 - This appeal provides that a fire resistive roof
and ceiling assembly be installed as an alternative to the parapet
wall required by the code. After discussion, a motion was made
by Richard Stuckman and seconded by Richard Jones to accept the
alternate materials and methods of construction.
Vote: Unanimous
Reconsideration of Appeal #328 - A motion was made by Richard
Stuckman and seconded by Grey Turney approving the following
variance: Elevator lobby enclosures shall not be required on
the first and second floors for the following reasons:
1. The first and second floors will be pressurized in accordance
with code requirements to prevent smoke development and
2. There are exits to the exterior of the building from both
levels.
Note: Floors three through eleven shall have one-hour fire rated
elevator lobbies as required by the code.
Vote: Unanimous
A motion was made by Richard Stuckman and seconded by Grey Turney
to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous
The meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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A motion was made by Grey Turney and seconded by Frank Throop
to allow a grease burning charbroiler to be installed under the
existing vent hood if the air change amount and velocity requirements
are met and all of the requirements of the State Construction
Code, Ingham County Health Department, the National Fire Protection
Association recommendations and the N.F.S. requirements are met.
The owner is to provide to the City of Lansing Chief Mechanical
Inspector written proof from an accredited source of engineering,
a balance report showing all pertinent information proving that
the system meets sir requirements of the 1982 Edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code for a charbroiler.
Vote: Unanimous
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
September 10, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Rapp, Frank Throop, Richard Stuckman, and
Grey Turney
EXCUSED ABSENCES: Richard Jones
INSPECTORS PRESENT: Ralph Goff, John Gillengerten, James Kzeski
and James Schiedt
GUESTS PRESENT: Mr. John Curry
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Arthur Rapp.
The minutes of the last meeting, August 13, 1985, were approved
as written by a motion from Richard Stuckman and seconded by Grey
Turney.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal 330 - Request to use separate vent hood. A discussion
of the use of the separate vent hood was discussed with John Curry
a representative of Bob Evans Restaurant..
A motion was made by Grey Turney and seconded by Frank Throop
to allow a grease burning charbroiler to be installed under the
existing vent hood if the air change amount and velocity requirements
are met and all of the requirements of the State Construction Code,
Ingham County Health Department, the National Fire Protection Associati-
on recommendations and the N.F.S. requirements are met. The owner
is to provide to the City of Lansing Chief Mechanical Inspector
written proof from an accredited source of engineering, a balance
report showing all pertinent information proving that the system
meets air requirements of the 1982 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical
Code for a charbroiler.
Vote: Unanimous
New Business: Mr. Arthur Rapp requested that the board members
be given copies of all code books and suppliments to the code
books.
The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
Respectful]/ su mitted,
John S. Gillengerten
Secretary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
of the
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
October 8, 1985
MEMBERS PRESENT: Arthur Rapp, Richard Stuckman, Richard Jones,
Frank Throop, and Grey Turney
INSPECTORS PRESENT: John Gillengerten, James Schiedt and James
Kzeski
GUESTS PRESENT: Morris Stein, James Parrish, Sue Sunquist and
Allen Russell
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Arthur Rapp.
The minutes of the last meeting, October 8, 1985, were read and
approved as printed by a motion made by Richard Stuckman and seconded
by Richard Jones.
Appeal #331 - (Storage use in lower level) After discussion
and Mr. Dempsey's proposal, a motion was made by Richard Stuckman
and seconded by Frank Throop to allow the appeal as requested
contingent upon being re-evaluated at the time of any future
permit issuance for the purposes of changes or changing usage
of the second or third floor areas.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #332 - (Part 1 - Corridor requirements at Logan Shopping
Center - Personnel and Finance Department)
(Part 2 - Corridor requirements at Logan Shopping Center - Administrative
Services).
Part 1 - After presentations by Mr. Stein, Mr. Parrish and Ms.
Sunquist and discussion by board members, a motion was made by
Richard Stuckman and seconded by Richard Jones to allow noncombustible
unrated corridors in this area if the maximum area is 10,000
square feet, sprinklered, and smoke detectors are installed within
any area in excess of 10,000 square feet be separated with an
approved two hour fire resistive area separation with walls and
openings protected.
Vote: Unanimous
Part 2 - After discussion a motion was made by Frank Throop and
seconded by Grey Turney that the appeal be denied.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal 333 (Openings on the forth floor exterior wall.)
After discussion, a motion was made by Richard Stuckman and seconded
by Richard Jones to allow protected openings if the following
corrections are completed:
1. Protect windows, (4" wire mesh in steel frame).
2. Protected with proper sprinkler heads located inside of the
building.
3. Any window or area below the forth floor that is remodeled
or windows which are replaced must have sprinklers installed
inside and windows and glass changed to a protected window type.
Vote: Unanimous
Appeal #334 - Openings on all sides of Exhibition Hall.
After discussion, a motion was made by Frank Throop and seconded
by Richard Jones to allow the appeal as written.
Vote: 4 Yes and 1 No (Arthur Rapp)
New Business:
New Codes were distributed to the board members.
A motion was made by Richard Jones and seconded by Richard Stuckman
to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Vote: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
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